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Kongsberg M1812 Krag Carbine 6.5x55mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 650.00 USD
Kongsberg M1812 Krag Carbine 6.5x55mm
SN: 25641 Sporterized Norwegian Military rifle. The Kongsberg Arsenal in Norway manufactured the Krag-Jorgensen Model 1912 carbine from 1912 until 1935. There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with the Kongsberg Arsenal mark “crown / K” and “1923”. The left side of the receiver is marked with a “crown/letter” stamping and with a small Norwegian stamping. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, stock, trigger guard, bolt assembly, barrel band, and the steel buttplate. Bolt handle is non-matching #479. Front sling swivel is a replacement. Bore is fair, good rifling, dark frosting in the grooves. 24" barrel, flat, knurled bolt knob. The rifle has been sporterized by removing the rear sight and installing a Redfield peep sight on the left receiver, shortening the forearm by 2 1/2" and moving the barrel band back, grinding off the bayonet lug and adding checking to the wrist and the underside of the fore stock.
NRA Condition-Good. (As Modified) C&R Firearm.